Flushing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈflʌʃɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Flushing is a noun meaning The act by which something is flushed.
Meaning
The act by which something is flushed.
More Meanings
- (UK) A heavy, coarse cloth manufactured from shoddy.
- A surface formed of floating threads.
- present participle and gerund of flush
- Rushing of blood to the skin's surface, especially on the face, as happens under various physiological circumstances (e.g., in embarrassment or stress or during menopause).
Example Sentences
We tried to repair the toilet, but it broke again after two or three flushings.
Word Forms
- flushings
Related Words
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